In high school sports, they call it boys’ basketball. But at
Norland, they’re men amongst boys on the basketball team. They just made
history in the state & Dade County, becoming the 1st basketball
team in the county to win 4 straight state championships after beating
Gainesville to a score of 53-46 in the Class 6A final. They also become only
the 6th school ever in the whole state to win 4 straight. Head
coach, Lawton Williams III, has kept the success going since his first state
title with the school in 2006. With
that, they join Miami High as one of the most successful programs in Dade
County.
Junior center & All-American, Dewan Huell, was the key
for the Vikings this season. He carried his team in the final, scoring 18
points along with 8 boards & 6 blocks. Other key contributors are David
Jean-Baptiste & Tyrik Waite. There’s a good chance Norland could be right
back in the mix next year as they only have one senior on the team. Huell is
one of the best players in the nation and will be the main factor in deciding
if they can make it five straight. They were doubted before the beginning of
this season. Critics said they were too young & inexperienced after they
lost so many of their players from last years’ state title team. Coach Williams
still worked his magic with a team full of underclassmen. Pretty much the whole
team is returning next year. With more depth & experience, Norland should
be able to make it 5 straight titles.
Also, shout out to Browad’s Blanche Ely basketball team and
head coach Melvin Randall. They finished the season undefeated (28-0) and won
their 3rd state title in the past 4 seasons, beating Kissimmee
Osceola in the Class 7A final.
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